Saturday, September 12, 7:00 p.m., Grateful Palate Wine Pairing Dinner. The five course dinner, hosted by winemaker Paul Hobbs, developed by Executive Chef Rolando Centonzio, is inspired by South American culinary tradition and fresh, local South Florida fare and paired with eight acclaimed wines from Argentina. The event is priced at $150 per person all-inclusive. Seating is limited and reservations are required: http://www.eventsbygratefulpalate.com/wine_dinners/ or call 954.566.2855. Grateful Palate,3003 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale on the Intracoastal Waterway just south of Oakland Park Boulevard. Valet and metered parking is available.

Saturday, September 26, 11am to 7pm. Matter of Taste Miami Matter of Taste Miami is built around 150 of the most iconic wines of South America and Spain including selections from Almaviva, Toro Albalá, CVNE Viña Real, Viña Sena, and Catena Zapata., each rated 90+ points by The Wine Advocate and handpicked by Spanish and South American wine expert, Luis Gutiérrez.Tickets to the walkabout tasting are specially priced at $50 for eRobertParker.com members (Master Classes will be priced separately). Non-member tickets are $99 and will include a free one-year, annually renewing membership to eRobertParker.com. Ticket purchase: www.a-matter-of-taste.com RSVP 415-701-9463 or ana@charlescomm.com. The Moore Building, 4040 Ne 2nd Ave, Miami

Saturday, September 19, 4 pm to 7 pm. Spread the Hope fundraing for Local Afterschool Programming at Brewhouse Gallery. Meet some of the children and see some of their multi-media creations to the “goodtime reggae” sounds of hit band Spred the Dub, light bites, drink samples of craft beers, specialty wines or teas and coffees, live art, henna tattooing, custom bike show and more. Brewhouse Gallery, 720 Park Ave, Lake Park, FL 33403 $25 in advance or $30 at the door. RSVP 561-469-8930.http://www.brewhousegallery.com

October 2015

Thursday, October 8, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Third annual Eat Your Heart Out, A Wine and Food Extravaganza. An evening of gourmet food, fine wine, live entertainment and a silent auction, at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale to benefit the Heart Gallery of Broward County, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the adoption and enrichment of Broward's foster children. Among participating restaurants: Truluck's, Dimitrio's Farmers Market, Funky Buddha, Albeck and Rosie's Bar & Grill. The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale,2414 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale www.heartgalleryofbroward.org Tickets: $75 per person. For more information and to reserve tickets, call 954-918-3008 or visit http://bit.ly/1JvXBAn .

Friday, October 23, “Dark Dining: Eve of Prohibition Ball”. A roaring 20’s Gatsby-inspired evening of food, specialty cocktails, sensuous and exotic entertainers and dancing hosted by Chef Adriane Calvo in benefit of Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida. The Dark Dining: Eve of Prohibition Ball offers four different ticket levels. For tickets and more information log on to www.DarkDiningmiami.com . Westin Colonnade Coral Gables.

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Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 7:30-10:30 pm, The 14th Annual Wine On Harvest Moon, benefitting The Deering Estate Foundation. This year’s theme of Spirits, Spells & American Lore celebrates the allure of American folklore through the fine wine and spirits of the continental U.S., the tasty vittles paired by top local chefs, and the delight of the macabre to the mysterious in entertainment, including chilling musical performances, haunting vignettes, contemporary art, and an enticing live auction. Capacity is limited and tickets are priced at $150 for Deering Estate Foundation members and $175 for non-members. RSVP 305.235.1668 x263 or visit www.deeringestate.org Deering Estate, at 16701 SW 72 Avenue in Palmetto Bay.

November 18 through November 22, the 2015 SEED Food & Wine Festival.The first plant-based food and wine festival in the country dedicated to a message of conscious consumption, SFWF celebrates delicious plant-based foods, fine wines, craft beers, spirits, and lifestyle products and companies, all while raising health awareness. Events include upscale dinners, film screening, garden parties, and a Southern brunch, all leading up to a large-scale outdoor festival and grand tasting featuring food, wine, juices, music, gifts, organic body care, clothing, yoga, and everything that celebrates conscious plant-based living. The Festival will gather some of the most talented speakers, chefs, celebrities, athletes and authors for a fun, educational, sexy, hip and delicious. For additional information and tickets log on to www.seedfoodandwine.com

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